Are you a big spender? Do you like to treat yourself to the finer things in life, or simply enjoy the buzz that comes with ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.

We deal with a lot of inherently traumatic things in medicine every day. We see people die or get terrible injuries. We see people who have lost control of their lives. We convince ourselves that it ...

Dr. Dodes' recent article, titled "The Myth of Addictiveness" reminded me of his other posts to a large extent, but also of a recent article on All About Addiction claiming that the notion of "loss of ...

A Rutgers-led study found that genes related to impulse control and reward processing are major factors in addiction risk. Researchers analyzed genetic data from over 2.2 million people to understand ...

Thank you for your question. The issue of sex addiction is serious so I appreciate that you brought it up. My first question would be, “what makes you say you are addicted to sex?” While you are ...

It’s hard to talk about addiction. The American war on drugs has dedicated over half a century to treating addiction like a crime rather than a disease—portraying drug abuse as a moral failing instead ...

Genes tied to impulse control, reward processing and risk‑taking play a larger role in addiction risk than genes linked to any single drug, according to a major new Rutgers‑led study. Analyzing ...